Area Sales Manager

At Allied Vehicles we design, develop, and manufacture a wide range of specialist vehicles, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, taxis, and minibuses.

We are a driven, high performance, family business, that achieves our goals through engaging our people and maximising opportunities.

Our commitment to quality and innovation has made us a trusted name in the industry throughout the UK and Europe and we seek enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team.

We are now recruiting for a field-based Area Sales Manager to expand our Sales team in Paris.

You will be responsible for selling and demonstrating our wide range of mobility vehicles to private and corporate customers throughout Paris.

This role is based on a 35-hour working week; however, occasional out-of-hours commitments and long-distance demonstrations may require extended days or overnight stays.

We offer on-target earnings of up to €55,000 per annum, including a generous performance bonus. The base salary ranges from €30,000 to €32,000, depending on experience.

This position provides an excellent opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking and dedicated company.

Why Join Us?

We believe in taking care of our people, and that's why we offer a fantastic benefits package designed to support your well-being, career growth, and lifestyle:

• Financial Security: Access our group life scheme and annual profit share.
• Competitive Growth: Annual salary reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.
• 24/7 Health Support: GP24 by HealthHero provides virtual GP services and second opinions for you and your family, 24/7/365.
• Benefits package: Enjoy industry-leading perks and discounts at your fingertips plus a holiday purchase scheme.
• Continuous Development: Frequent learning opportunities to help you grow professionally.
• Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of after-sales discounts for yourself, friends, and family.
• Recognition and Rewards: Celebrate your success with our company values and long-service awards program.

The main duties of the role are:

• Achieve weekly and monthly sales targets while maintaining high levels of customer service.
• Manage workload effectively, handling both proactive and reactive tasks from initial enquiry to completed sale.
• Maximise business opportunities by building strong customer relationships, creating a positive first impression, and professionally presenting products.
• Consistently meet sales targets in line with company ethos and customer service standards; identify and report commercial opportunities.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to ensure an excellent customer experience throughout the sales process.

To be effective in this role, you will have:

• Confident and resilient, with energy and drive to succeed.
• Target-focused with a strong desire to meet and exceed goals.
• Self-starter who can proactively identify and pursue sales opportunities.
• Skilled at building rapport and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Ability to close sales effectively without using high-pressure techniques.
• Professional and courteous approach in all customer interactions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable and motivated, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Previous experience working in the mobility industrywould be advantageous but is not essential.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the disability confident initiative, and creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals, regardless of disability, have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments where required to support you through the recruitment process and beyond. We will offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themselves to be disabled, and who meets the requirements for the post.

We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for considering Allied Vehicles as your potential employer. We look forward to reviewing your application.

***NO AGENCIES PLEASE***

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 55,000.00€ per year

Work Location: On the road